Exciting Expansion of 1km Gold Trend with High-Grade Primary Mineralization
Solstice Minerals (ASX: SLS) is ramping up exploration at its emerging Edjudina Range gold discovery, with preparations underway for additional infill and step-out aircore drilling designed to better understand the orientation of gold-bearing structures along a significant mineralized trend. This follows impressive recent Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling results, including 8m @ 3.40g/t Au including 4m @ 6.00g/t Au in fresh rock, validating the company's exploration model and confirming primary gold mineralization beneath earlier oxide discoveries.
The Edjudina Range prospect, part of Solstice's strategically located Yarri Gold Project in Western Australia, has rapidly evolved from a late-2024 reconnaissance discovery into a compelling gold target with mineralization now extending over more than 1 kilometer of strike length. Importantly, the gold mineralization is associated with quartz veins, carbonate alteration, and arsenic pathfinder anomalism—classic indicators of a substantial bedrock gold system.
"Exploration rolls on at Edjudina Range as we learn more about the orientation of the host structures and extend the >1km gold mineralisation northward in reconnaissance aircore. Recent RC drilling has shown that Solstice's initial oxide gold hits at Edjudina Range are underlain by primary gold mineralisation, and importantly the gold is associated with zones of promising veining and alteration." – Nick Castleden, CEO and Managing Director
The upcoming drilling will not only refine the understanding of the mineralized structures but also test extensions beyond the northern limits where an aircore result of 8m @ 0.46g/t Au at end of hole remains open in all directions, presenting significant exploration upside.
Recent Drilling Success Demonstrates Depth Potential
Recent drilling at Edjudina Range has delivered impressive results, confirming the presence of high-grade gold in primary bedrock. Key intercepts include:
- 8m @ 3.40g/t Au from 72m in EDRRC003, including 4m @ 6.00g/t Au
- 4m @ 2.89g/t Au from 94m and 4m @ 1.04g/t Au from 70m in EDRRC007
- Previous oxide RC intercepts of 16m @ 1.13g/t Au in EDRRC001
These results build upon earlier aircore discoveries with intercepts including:
- 2m @ 3.17g/t Au to end of hole (EOH)
- 2m @ 5.16g/t Au
- 4m @ 1.81g/t Au
- 4m @ 1.54g/t Au
The confirmation of primary mineralization is particularly significant as it validates the widespread anomalism seen at the base of the weathered rock profile and provides strong justification for the upcoming drilling campaigns.
Understanding Greenfields Gold Discovery
For investors new to resource exploration, a "greenfields discovery" like Edjudina Range represents a completely new mineralized zone that was previously unknown. These discoveries are particularly valuable as they:
- Offer "first-mover" exploration potential in untested areas
- Can lead to the identification of entirely new mineral systems or trends
- Often provide companies with greater upside compared to brownfields exploration (near existing mines)
- Generally have no historical mining constraints or legacy issues
The progression from initial aircore drilling (shallow, reconnaissance-style drilling) to RC drilling (deeper, more targeted drilling) is a classic exploration approach that allows companies to systematically evaluate new discoveries. Solstice's success in confirming primary gold mineralization beneath the weathered zone is a critical milestone, as it suggests the gold system continues at depth and isn't merely a surface enrichment phenomenon.
Strategic Position Within the Yarri Gold Project
The Edjudina Range discovery sits within Solstice's broader 1,600km² Yarri Project in Western Australia, strategically positioned near existing mining infrastructure including haul roads and processing facilities typically within 50-100km. This infrastructure-rich setting means that even modest-sized gold discoveries could potentially be commercialized—as demonstrated by the company's recent $10 million sale of its Hobbes tenement in 2024.
What makes Edjudina Range particularly interesting is its alignment along the same litho-structural trend as the company's Bluetooth and Statesman Well prospects, suggesting a potential mineralized corridor. Recent drilling at Bluetooth has returned similarly impressive results, including 32m @ 1.68g/t Au, highlighting the broader potential of this structural trend.
Diversified Portfolio with Copper-Gold Upside
Beyond the Yarri Project, Solstice holds a diversified portfolio of 100% owned projects across Western Australia's Goldfields region. This includes the advanced Nanadie Copper-Gold Project near Meekatharra, which hosts a substantial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of:
- 40.4Mt @ 0.4% copper and 0.1g/t gold
- 162kt of contained copper
- 130koz of contained gold
With copper prices remaining strong amid global electrification trends, this resource provides investors with exposure to both precious and base metals. The company has identified strong resource extension targets at Nanadie and is preparing for initial drilling in the coming weeks.
Consistent Newsflow and Catalysts
Solstice has outlined a steady pipeline of activities and potential news catalysts through the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, including:
- Results from one-meter resampling at Edjudina Range and Bluetooth (expected within weeks)
- Upcoming aircore drilling results from Edjudina Range
- Follow-up RC drilling at Edjudina Range
- Initial drilling at the Nanadie Copper-Gold Project
- Ongoing regional exploration at other priority targets
Why Investors Should Track Solstice Minerals
Solstice Minerals presents a compelling investment opportunity for resource investors for several key reasons:
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Multiple Discovery Success: The company has demonstrated exploration prowess with significant discoveries at Edjudina Range, Bluetooth, and Statesman Well, all along the same structural trend.
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High-Grade Potential: Recent drilling has confirmed high-grade gold mineralization in primary bedrock, with intercepts including 4m @ 6.00g/t Au, suggesting strong economic potential.
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Strategic Land Position: With 1,600km² of carefully selected exploration ground in an infrastructure-rich region, Solstice has positioned itself for both exploration success and potential commercialization paths.
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Commodity Diversification: The combination of gold exploration at Yarri and the substantial copper-gold resource at Nanadie provides investors with exposure to both precious and base metals.
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Proven Monetization Strategy: The $10M sale of the Hobbes tenement in 2024 demonstrates management's ability to create and realize value from exploration assets.
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Strong News Pipeline: With multiple drilling programs and results expected in the coming months, investors can anticipate consistent newsflow and potential value-creating catalysts.
For gold investors seeking exposure to emerging discoveries with substantial upside potential, Solstice Minerals offers a compelling combination of proven exploration success, strategic asset positioning, and a clear path to potential value creation across multiple commodities and projects.
Want to Capitalise on Solstice's Growing Gold Discovery?
For investors seeking exposure to Solstice Minerals' impressive gold discovery at Edjudina Range and their diversified portfolio of Western Australian gold and copper-gold projects, further information is available on the company's website. With high-grade primary mineralisation now confirmed along a 1km trend and multiple drilling programmes underway, now is an opportune time to investigate this emerging story. Visit Solstice Minerals' website to learn more about their exploration success and upcoming catalysts that could drive significant shareholder value.